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448939-1 SR 66 FROM WEST OF SWEETWATER ROAD TO HIGHLANDS COUNTY LINE
Project Details
| Work Type: | Milling and Resurfacing |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Limits: | SR 66 FROM WEST OF SWEETWATER ROAD TO HIGHLANDS COUNTY LINE |
| Length: | 7.73 miles |
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| County: | |
| Construction Cost: | $5.3 million |
| Start of Current Phase: | Late 2024 |
| Est. Completion of Current Phase: | Mid 2025 |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation will commence milling, resurfacing, and pavement improvements on State Road 66 from west of Sweetwater Road to the Highlands County line on November 25, 2024. The project limits cover approximately 7.730 miles. In addition to resurfacing, crews will install new pavement markings.
Public Involvement
Aika Ranieri
Community Outreach
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations Center
PH: 863-471-4881
Ai.Ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
Nancy Morgan
Community Outreach
Florida Department of Transportation
Heartland Operations and
Sarasota | Manatee Operations Center
Cell or Text: 941-720-6335
Contact Information
| Communications Team |
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Aika Ranieri
(863) 464-0743
ai.ranieri@dot.state.fl.us
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| For Media Inquiries Only |
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line: Construction Project: Crews will begin work on SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line. Improvements include resurfacing, pavement markings, and safety enhancements.
- Expect lane closure and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound State Route 66 between west of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m., from January to February 2025. Multiple closures may occur on opposite ends of the projects during the same day.
- Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.
Completion is expected in summer of 2025